Childminder in Norfolk

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the setting. They have a genuine bond with the childminder and show that they feel happy, safe and emotionally secure in her care. For example, children frequently go to her for a cuddle when they are getting tired or in need of comfort and reassurance. They are enthusiastic about their learning and are keen to recall previous events and activities, such as adventures in the local orchard where they re-enact 'The Three Little Pigs'. Children know the sequencing of the familiar story and join in with repeated refrains, demonstrating strong literacy and language skills. Furthermore, during outings, they learn about the wider world, observe living things and the change in seasons, and develop a greater sense of belonging in the community.

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The provision is good

Children are aware of the childminder's expectations and routines of the day. For instance, they know when it is time to wash their hands and demonstrate good hygiene practices independently. Children behave well and are learning to share. The older children are sensitive to the needs of the younger children and snuggle up to read stories together. As a result, children develop close and meaningful relationships with each other.

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need to do better?

n The childminder obtains good information about children's needs and interests when they first start. This helps to provide consistency for children. The childminder changed some of her practices due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents are not currently able to enter the setting when dropping off and collecting children. However, the childminder has continued to communicate with parents to ensure they are informed about their children's care and learning. n Parents form friendly and trusting relationships with the childminder. Parents state that she is a fundamental part of their lives and member of the community. They appreciate the childminder's clear policies and procedures and are thankful for the flexibility she offers. n The childminder knows the children in her care extremely well. She frequently observes their development and plans appropriate next steps to help them make good progress. n Children are prepared well for starting school. The childminder has a clear

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understanding of what skills she wants children to be confident in. For example, she encourages children to hold their pencil in a tripod grip to help them develop good control for future writing. n The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour and has clear boundaries in place. Children listen and respond well to instructions. The childminder helps them to take turns and any conflict is resolved swiftly and

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1 April 2022 effectively. For example, she uses sand timers as a visual aid to help children understand how long they need to wait. This supports them to regulate their feelings and behaviour. n Children are independent learners. They are encouraged by the childminder to put on their own wellington boots and line up by the door before going outside to play. n Children get plenty of fresh air and exercise in the large garden and enjoy developing their physical skills as they play a game of chase with each other. Furthermore, they explore mathematical concepts, such as making comparisons between quantities in the mud kitchen. n The childminder talks to the children about how to keep themselves healthy and the impact certain foods have on their teeth. Consequently, children have a good understanding of the different food groups and the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. The childminder continually talks to children to broaden their

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vocabulary and helps them learn to pronounce words correctly. n Children regularly paint, draw and construct with a variety of materials. While they do have opportunities to experiment as they create, the childminder sometimes has her own idea of what the finished product should look like. This means that children cannot always freely express their own ideas and creativity. n The childminder cares for children who attend other provisions alongside her setting. She does not currently have consistent systems in place to regularly share information, to benefit the children's ongoing learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a suitable understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities. She is aware of the possible signs of abuse and knows the relevant procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare, including the wider safeguarding issues such as radicalisation and extremism. Furthermore, the childminder attends regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. She considers risks to children in her setting and manages these effectively to keep children safe from harm.

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should:

n encourage children to develop and create their own artistic ideas during activities, to help develop their creativity and imaginative skills even further n strengthen links with the other settings children attend, to consistently share information to support children's ongoing development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2522453 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10208141 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provision. n A learning walk was completed with the childminder to discuss the curriculum intent and how the provision is organised. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children, and assessed the impact of these on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times and held a telephone discussion with a parent. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including the childminder's training certificates and Disclosure and Barring Service check records.

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Inspection activities

1 April 2022 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

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